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IRB Bulletin: February 2025

Come check out our new interactive Investigator Manual! We'll also be hosting a Brown Bag all about continuing reviews. Come check it out!

IRB Bulletin: January 2025

Check out our bulletin for January! We'll be having an open forum Ask the IRB Brown Bag! The IRB has been awarded Full Reaccreditation for five years by AAHRPP! We have some guidance on crafting consent and Reliance processes. Come take a look!

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eIRB+

eIRB+ is Northwestern University’s electronic system for human research projects. Research studies requiring IRB review and approval must be submitted through eIRB+.

eIRB+
Getting Started

Getting Started

Before preparing your application please read through the following steps to assess whether IRB review is required and, if so, how to complete the eIRB+ application.
Getting Started
Complaints

Concerns or Complaints?

If you have a concerns about a research study, have questions about your rights as a research participant, or would like to file a compliant - please contact us.
Concerns or Complaints?

Training

Northwestern University requires all individuals involved in the conduct of human research to complete human research protections training and to re-certify their training every 3 years.
Training